Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park 2026 Exploratory Research Residency
Deadline: 30 January 2026
Eligibility: This residency is open to both professional and emerging artists. There is no requirement criteria for formal training, education or recognition by any professional body. Applicants will be judged by:
Evidence of their dedication to their practice
The merits of their sample portfolio
Their research proposal
About the residency: The Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park (JRSP) is offering up to three Exploratory Research Residencies for the 2026 season, providing accommodation, local transport, and a food stipend for six nights on Hornby Island, with options for longer stays: vailable time slots are April 26 – May 3, May 3 – 10, and May 10 – 17, 2026.
What you get: Accommodation for up to 6 nights, a stipend of $1500 to cover food and local transport from Vancouver to Hornby Island (and while on the island). Residents are responsible for arranging travel to and from Hornby Island and for bringing any necessary equipment or materials. Note: The stipend is not meant to cover costs associated with long distance travel, it is envisaged to only cover the cost of travel and food from the local vicinity. The applicant should indicate if they are covering costs of long-distance travel.
